Aaron, Jacob, and Meg, with the help of Chat GPT, dig into the recently leaked Shock Treatment Stage Show video, gush over the massive NJ Con info drop, and a great new costuming resource! Music: - Intro/Outro - Jupiter’s Smile by The 126ers - Stings - Library at freesound.org Show notes can be found at www.rockytalkiepodcast.com Script by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro Produced and edited by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro Rocky Talkie is an Audiogasmic LLC Production

Aaron, Meg, and Keeley break down the latest in Rocky news - Barry Humpheries, The 50th Australian Stage Show Tour, and new appearances from Richard and Nell! Global News Barry Humpheries Obit http://www.rockyhorrorwiki.org/wiki2/index.php?title=Barry_Humphries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Barry_McKenzie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Humphries https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-23/barry-humphries-adelaide-tributes/102257612 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dame-edna-everage-comedian-barry-123726536.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-humphries-dead-dame-edna-1235399495/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/apr/22/barry-humphries-dies-australian-comedian-death-dead-dame-edna-everage-sir-les-patterson https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Susan/Richard/Edna Time Warp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6JevE4FzdU Still the Beast is Feeding getting an updated release https://www.timewarp.org.uk/cellar/2023StillTheBeastIsFeedingBook.htm https://telos.co.uk/shop/other-non-fiction/music/still-the-beast-is-feeding-guide-to-rocky-horror-fifty/ New UK Stage Show Merch (playing cards!) https://www.timewarp.org.uk/lab2021/Merchandise/index.htm David Rumelle video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OshQiGKXrlQ Australian 50th tour kicks off https://www.weekendnotes.com/richard-obriens-rocky-horror-show/ Richard interviews https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/22134407/richard-obrien-theatre-rocky-horror-show-musical/ https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1761532/Richard-O-Brien-Rocky-Horror-show-hit-musical https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/richard-obrien-brands-rocky-horror-29788809 Nell’s One-Woman-Show coming to the UK for a one-night performance https://www.timewarp.org.uk/nell/index.htm Jersey Con Merch Pre-orders up https://www.facebook.com/groups/872773457106954/posts/940496080334691/ Big Congrats (verify these) to: FBE for Reefer (not the musical) JCCP for Reefer Upcoming: RKO for Reefer (check this) - may 6th? FBE Shock Treatment (may 26th?) Music - Intro/Outro - Jupiter’s Smile by The 126ers - Stings - Library at freesound.org Credits - Script by Aaron Tidwell, Jacob Roger-Gordon and Meg Fierro - Produced and edited by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro - Rocky Talkie is an Audiogasmic LLC Production

Join Meg, Aaron, and Jacob for a little Retail Therapy. This week we’re asking a question all about the history of Rocky Horror Retail. You won’t want to miss it - it’s a real “Hot Topic”. AAQ Sources http://www.rockyhorrorwiki.org/ https://royalexaminer.com/how-star-wars-revolutionized-toys-merchandising-and-film/ https://www.therichest.com/rich-powerful/how-the-creator-of-star-wars-george-lucas-earns-his-billions/ The Transylvanian, July 1978 Issue https://www.history.com/news/1980s-pop-culture-trends http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/hot-topic-inc-history/ https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/federated-department-stores-inc’ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Gifts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Topic https://web.archive.org/web/20020204150659/http://www.spencergifts.com/service/corporate_info.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrid_(clothing_retailer) Music - Intro/Outro - Jupiter’s Smile by The 126ers - Stings - Library at freesound.org Credits - Script by Aaron Tidwell, Jacob Roger-Gordon and Meg Fierro - Produced and edited by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro - Rocky Talkie is an Audiogasmic LLC Production

All the news that’s fit to Meat! Jon & Aaron are joined by NYC cast member Keeley Heagerty to run down all the latest in Rocky Horror (adjacent) news - and this week, it’s all about everyone's favorite ex-delivery-boy! Global News Check out the Guy's Meatloaf Karaoke https://rock929rocks.com/2023/04/02/a-guy-at-karaoke-nails-meat-loafs-id-do-anything-for-love/ Seth Rogan dishes on Sausage Party https://ultimateclassicrock.com/seth-rogen-sausage-party-meat-loaf/ Bat out of Hell Performance Halted https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BAT-OUT-OF-HELL-Halted-By-Disruptive-Audience-Member-20230401 From the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/mar/31/bat-out-of-hell-musical-stopped-due-to-disruptive-audience-member Bectu’s Anything Doesn’t Go Campaign https://bectu.org.uk/anything-doesnt-go/ https://bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-launches-campaign-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-in-uk-theatres https://bectu.org.uk/news/brawls-vandalism-racial-abuse-bectu-survey-reveals-extreme-audience-behaviour-in-uk-theatres UK Stageshow Flashmob takes over Birmingham’s New Street Station https://www.iambirmingham.co.uk/2023/03/30/rocky-horror-show-flamboyant-flashmob-new-street-station/ Check out all the Viral Videos from the 2023 RHS Tour on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rockyhorrorshow Florida’s Anti-Drag Bill https://newrepublic.com/post/171638/floridas-anti-drag-bill-extreme-ban-rocky-horror-picture-show-hair-musical The Actual Bill - "SB 1438: Protection of Children” https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1438 Music - Intro/Outro - Jupiter’s Smile by The 126ers - Stings - Library at freesound.org Credits - Script by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro - Produced and edited by Aaron Tidwell and Meg Fierro - Rocky Talkie is an Audiogasmic LLC Production